2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 Sport Bike reviews

This bike is awesome!!! The local dealership is a great place to deal with. I have bought seven bikes from them. I live in Florida and still will only buy from them. I have owned every bike on the market. Yamaha is the best Japanese bike when you put the right parts on. Show less

I hve ridden dirt bikes and four wheelers most of my life and just went straight to an R1 because I knew I would later want the extra 400cc. I love it! It's scary fast. I would never get rid of it unless I bought another. Show less

I had an R6 for 4 years and loved the handling of that bike. I grew up riding dirtbikes, four-wheelers, etc. I was a little nervous about going to a liter bike because of the increased weight and length. I always rode with 750s and 1000s with my 600 and I kept up just fine and could out corner just about anyone. My 06 R1 has done nothing but amaze me from day 1. The handling is every bit as good as my R6 was, and the feedback in the rear is much better, increasing my comfort level. The brakes work amazingly, and the power is fantastic. The only complaint I have is how Yamaha has 1st gear being so tall, and I miss taching out this bike like I used to do on my R6. Although I love the roll-on power that's on tap at anytime. If your thinking of getting a 1000, but you love taching out gears, look into a 750. If you just love riding and can't get enough power and want to be lazy about doing wheelies, shortening on-ramps, and not shifting as much, get a 1000. I put 9,000 miles on my R1 last year and only replaced oil, oil filters, and a set of tires. I had 17,000 miles on my R6 and only replaced the oil, oil filter, tires, and put a new chain and sprockets on it right before I sold it. You've gotta love Yamaha! Show less

You know before upgrading to the R1 I was a bit nervous about the bike's raw power. After owning it for only a few days, I realized that the bike is incredibly refined. The power is there, but it's totally smooth and within your control. I haven't ridden other liter bikes, so I can't offer comparisons. I will say that the bike is everything I hoped it would be on performance and fit/finish. I still think it's one of the most gorgeous bikes on the road. Show less

This was my first 1000cc bike and it is great. The only bad thing is it can get uncomfortable due to the seat position pushing you into the tank. Other than that, it's fun to ride and very smooth. I would buy it again. Show less

Now that I've put some miles on it and officially broke it in, I can honestly say that this is one heck of a bike. The power above 8k is absolutely amazing. I have had it above 130 mph in 3rd gear. Except the wind blast and the blur of the scenery, it didn't feel like I was going that fast. The bike is very smooth and stable at high speeds. Not everyone will appreciate this though. There are those who want to feel the speed. that's fine. There are other bikes that fill that niche. BTW.... The Raven R1 has got to be the sexiest bike on the planet. Show less

Great bike, good performance, excellent response and handling. Even at high speeds it has superb acceleration more than one can handle. Eye catchy styling, surely one cannot go wrong with this bike. Show less

Purchased the 50th anniversary editon. I have had the bike for a month now. Majority of miles on it was all in the canyons. My last bike was the 02 GSX-R 750. So far the bike is amazing can do more than I can handle. First gear 98mph, 2nd 128, 3rd +140. This bike responds to the input with surgical precision. This bike is all about fun. Just hold on and go!! Show less

Took it home in a truck and a day later rode it 850 miles on traffic free roads. Compared to the 99 R1 I owned, first gear is real tall. Thought it was broken at first. Does 104 in first gear when it just hits the rev limiter. I use this bike for everything from track days (on a good day 270miles on big willow) to touring. Have ridden it across the country with no problems. Show less

I have owned many sport bikes, cbs'r and one latest gsx1000. This bike truly feels like a racing machine. The craftmanship really shows on this bike,. Got a decent deal as well. This is my first Yamaha ever. One complaint I do have is the angle of the seat during riding. It is very angled maybe 15-12 degrees toward the gas tank. Deffinately takes more leg muscle to keep yourslef sinced back. The wheels and suspensions are A++. I fly through the turns. Show less